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BD05 YRN

2005 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

142,673 mi
Last recorded142,673 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 YRN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2021 142,673 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

nearside rear brake wire dangling

Fail 26 Nov 2021 142,673 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

nearside rear brake wire dangling

Fail 11 Nov 2021 142,041 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear brake wire dangling

Non obligatory mirror damaged interior ()

Pass 27 Nov 2020 126,543 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 116,496 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 May 2018 110,195 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

fuel cap sealing ring cracking

Fail 10 May 2018 110,193 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

fuel cap sealing ring cracking

Pass 4 May 2017 103,552 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2016 95,411 miles

Offside slight play in inner steering rack joint

petrol smell

Fail 25 Apr 2016 95,411 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Offside slight play in inner steering rack joint

oil leak

petrol smell

Pass 30 Apr 2015 88,753 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 77,127 miles

n/s/f brake warning wire insecure

Fail 29 May 2014 77,127 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f brake warning wire insecure

Fail 28 May 2014 77,080 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

n/s/f brake warning wire insecure

Pass 19 Jun 2013 75,411 miles

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge. offside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge.

Fail 18 Jun 2013 75,411 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge. offside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge.

Pass 8 Jun 2012 70,088 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 8 Jun 2012 70,088 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 57,789 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 57,732 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2010 53,969 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 50,048 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 50,043 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 33,168 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 120?

Based on 872,714 MOT tests across 63,112 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
6,996
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
63,112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,169
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,562
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,681
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,273
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 5,042
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BD05 YRN is a 2005 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2005 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 92,216 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 120 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,169 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD05 YRN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 120 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this BMW 120 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BD05 YRN is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 6 June 2005.

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